Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa, Tokyo)

Tokyo's oldest temple (founded 628 CE). Famous 7-meter tall red paper lantern, vermillion gate, and Nakamise shopping street. Free entry. Accessible via Ginza Line (Tawaramachi station). Best visited early morning (6-7am) for spiritual solitude before 10am crowds. Asakusa neighborhood retains old-town charm with geisha houses. Compared to other Tokyo temples, its visitor count is 50% higher, with a typical cost of ¥0 vs. ¥300 at average rivals.